Entry Level - Construction Laboratory Technician - Somersworth

We have an immediate opening for a full time Laboratory Technician (experienced or entry-level) to be based at our Somersworth, New Hampshire office. As a Laboratory Technician you will work in the construction services lab and in the field performing construction materials testing on samples of soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and other materials associated with a variety of construction projects, and reporting the results. You’ll also help maintain and organize the laboratory, visit field projects, and pick up samples from clients and project sites. You will typically work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work opportunities based on project needs.  

You will work with other laboratory and field technicians, interns and managers. The work can be physical at times: you will lift and carry samples and equipment. You may drive to pick up samples at a job site or perform materials testing in the field, however, this would be on an occasional and as-needed basis. In addition to the company’s health, disability, and retirement benefit offerings, we also compensate for travel time to project sites and reimburse mileage if your personal vehicle is used for travel.

Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, but to thrive in this role you won't need prior experience to learn and be successful - we will train you and pay you while you learn. 

If you have experience with construction materials testing, are looking for an opportunity to work in a team environment, and an opportunity for growth, we train and support our team's professional development and skills by seeking certifications for construction materials testing. Experienced candidates will have prior experience with, and valid certifications and licenses related to construction materials testing required, such as ACI Concrete Testing Grade I, NETTCP, and/or ICC General Requirements and Special inspections. In addition to the company’s health, disability, and retirement benefit offerings, we also compensate for travel time to project sites and reimburse mileage if your personal vehicle is used for travel.

Our core values are leadership, commitment, integrity and quality. We work as a team with a passion for construction whose focus is to provide high quality services to our clients while helping each other reach our goals. If this resonates with you, consider applying today!

We provide opportunities for extensive training and job experience to develop your skills and expertise and support your professional development to help you earn industry specific certifications. We also offer opportunities to fuel your growth and advancement in the company including an internal leadership development program, Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program.  

Interested?  Fill out the application, and upload your resume - and don't forget to include a cover letter to show us your writing skills and tell us why you are a good candidate to be our next team member!

We do require a high school diploma or equivalent, and you will need to do some basic math, write or type your observations and test results, and regularly utilize a computer or tablet. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.  We are not able to sponsor employment Visas at this time.

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S.W.COLE has Great Benefits !!

Our team members are offered a benefits package that, depending on eligibility, includes: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match 
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week (start with 3 weeks accrual per year)
• Paid short and long term disability and basic life insurance
• 401k with employer match and profit sharing 
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident protection plans
• Mobile phone stipend 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Safety toe shoe program and an allowance to use at our company clothing store

We have three options for traveling between our office and job sites for field based team members – 1) Use your own suitable vehicle and we compensate you for your mileage. 2) Use one of our company trucks. 3) Join our Company Vehicle Program, which includes an allotment for personal use. 

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled